In order to obtain Ethiopian Origin ID card, the applicant must complete an application form and follow the steps below. Please note that all applicants are required to pick up the ID cards in person at the Embassy or Consulate General.

Ethiopian Origin ID cards are valid for five years. If the Ethiopian Origin ID card is not renewed for more than a year after the date of expiry, it will be considered as if it were returned. The applicant will then need to complete the requirements outlined below.

If an applicant wishes to add children under 18 to his/her ID card, then he/she should present two copies of a legal document showing the relationship (i.e. birth certificate)

Applicants for ID Cards will be notified of his/her status within 15 days of presenting the necessary documents to the Embassy or Consulate. For further information, please call 202-364-1200 or 202-587-1683.

Requirements for foreign nationals of Ethiopian Origin to obtain Ethiopian Origin ID Card
Requirements for Spouses to obtain Ethiopian Origin ID Card
Renewal of Ethiopian Origin ID Card
Replacing a Lost or Damaged Ethiopian Origin ID Card
Returning an Ethiopian Origin ID Card

Requirements for foreign nationals of Ethiopian Origin to obtain Ethiopian Origin ID Card

• Fill out and submit the Application form for Ethiopian Origin ID with his/her name appearing both in English and Amharic alphabets. Click here to download the form.

• A valid passport from the country of naturalization.

• Old Ethiopian passport with two copies of the first three pages.

• Payment of $500.00 in the form of money order or Cashiers Check, Certified bank check payable to the Embassy of Ethiopia.

• Two copies of birth certificate or other testimonials as requested by the consular officer.

• Three passport-size recent color photographs

• If all the necessary requirements have been fulfilled, the service could be given the next business day

Requierment for Spouses to obtain Ethiopian Origin ID card.

Spouses of Foreign nationals of Ethiopian Origin who wishes to apply for an Ethiopian Origin ID card should follow the steps outlined below.

• Fill out and submit two copies of application form.Click here to download the form.

• Two Copies of a valid passport.

• Payment of $500.00 in money order, Cashiers Check, Certified bank check payable to Embassy of Ethiopia.

• Two copies of a marriage certificate. (The marriage should be valid for at least two years prior to the date of the application's submission)

• Three passport size recent color photographs.

• If all the necessary requirements have been fulfilled, the service could be given the next business day